Second Serve Tennis
Second Serve Podcast is the only tennis podcast created exclusively for adult recreational players by everyday tennis players. We are passionate about the game and our episodes are geared towards adults playing a sport in the later years of life (hence, the name “Second Serve”). This podcast discusses everything related to rec tennis. Topics include the following: advice for beginners; funny and crazy situations that happen on the court; the rules of adult tennis; and how it feels being an adult and getting your feelings hurt when you are not played in an important match. We know how it feels!
Episodes
342 episodes
To Grunt Or Not To Grunt - That Is The Question!
Grunting in tennis is one of those topics that sounds trivial until you’re on the return side of a long, lingering noise that hangs in the air while the ball is still traveling toward you. That’s when “just ignore it” stops being useful advice ...
Cut Unforced Errors And Win More Matches
Can cutting down on unforced errors really transform your tennis game? Discover the strategies and mental tactics used by the pros, as Bill Oakes enlightens us on how even a slight shift in focus can elevate your recreational play.
What Adult Rec Players Can Learn From The Pros
What can adult recreational players learn from the pros? Join us for a compelling conversation with Bill Oakes, a veteran in sports marketing with over three decades of experience. Discover how concentrating on minimizing unforced...
Rec Tennis Tryouts - Getting Cut!
Have you ever tried out for an adult rec tennis team? Did you know it was a tryout? Have you ever been cut from a team after a tryout?In this episode we discuss trying out for teams and how ridiculous it is. If you aren't sure whether i...
Transform Your Net Play - Don't Wait For An Invitation To The Party!
Are you ready to transform your net play in doubles tennis? Join us for an insightful conversation with Karen Rembert, a veteran teaching professional with over three decades of coaching experience. Karen shares her wisdom on the crucial role o...
Tiebreak Mental Tips and Best Advice for Levels 2.5-4.0
Can mastering your mental game truly transform your tennis performance? Karen Rembert thinks so, and she's back for part two of our tiebreakers series to show you how. Get ready for an episode packed with actionable tips from Karen on how to st...
Foot Faults, Lets, And The Moments That Start Fights
Can you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis? When do you call a let versus claim the point?We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Oly...
Weird Points In Tennis
What is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you!We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Ol...
Stump The Ump For Rec Tennis
Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"?We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and ...
Court Conditions - Rejecting the Court
Tennis court conditions can quietly shape every rally, and league players often don’t know the rules until something weird happens. We talk through real USTA league scenarios where a flapping windscreen, a slippery patch, or poor visibility tur...
10 Rules for Rec Players
Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? We have 10 rules we wished we would have known when we started playing USTA matches.We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them!In this ep...
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2)
This is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! Most tennis players look for a magic swing tip, but the real edge often comes from preparation, emotional control, and what you do between points...
7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion
He Won A National Singles Title AND A Cheese-Rolling Championship. Kenny breaks down how goal setting, routines, and pressure practice translate into more wins. If you would like to watch Kenny winning the cheese rolling competition...
Stop Racing To Lose
A 0-6 first set can make you want to disappear, speed up, and get it over with. We’ve all been there, and that urge is exactly what keeps the other team rolling. Carolyn and Erin sit down with Kana to talk about how to recover mentally and tact...
Pro Tour Tennis in North Carolina
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What To Do After A Bagel Set
A 6-0 set can mess with your head no matter which side of it you’re on. If you just steamrolled a set, you start thinking, “This can’t last,” and you tighten up trying to protect the lead. If you just got bageled, you can feel stuck with zero c...
Tiebreak Strategy
Ever wondered how to master those nerve-wracking tiebreakers in tennis? Join us as we welcome Karen Rembert, a teaching pro with over 30 years of coaching experience.Karen was a National USTA Finalist in 45 Doubles, a two-time NC State ...
3.5 to 5.0 in 3 Years - Winning Singles Strategy
Gin reveals her singles strategy that helped her climb from 3.5 to 5.0 in three years with an impressive 72-4 USTA singles record! Let us know if Gin's strategy works for you or if you have ever had a golden set or golden match!&nb...
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years (Part Two)
What does it take to rise quickly in the ranks? Join us as we sit down with Gin, a remarkable tennis player who skyrocketed from a 3.5 to a 5.0 player in just three years.Her journey isn't just about the climb but also the hurdles she f...
A Journey From 3.5 to 5.0 in Three Years
Join us as we dive into Gin's remarkable journey from a 3.5 self-rated player to an NTRP 5.0 in just three years!After a 25-year break from touching a racquet, Gin, a former multi-sport athlete, signed up for a tennis clinic after watch...
Tennis Can Change Your Life
Tennis gives friendships, health, and second chapters. Hear Michele Krause's most memorable moments. Listen today. What has tennis given you?Tennis doesn’t have to feel exclusive or overly serious to be a real workout. In our episode (
Why Being A Tennis Captain Is Hard (Part 2)
Captains, courts, and chaotic schedules! 🎾 If you've ever played on a tennis team, this episode on the challenges of captaining is a must-listen. What’s your biggest pet peeve as a captain?With more than a decade of experience captainin...
Why Being A Tennis Captain Is Hard
Why is being the captain difficult? If you are a new captain this episode is for you!Both Erin and Aileen have captained multiple teams for more than a decade! Erin made a list of why being the captain is so hard or why it sucks and Ail...
Why Red, Orange, And Green Balls Help Rec Players
Want a simple way to level up your game fast? The tennis ball you choose can change how your body feels, how fast you learn, and whether practice builds confidence or fear. We sit down with coach Michele Krause to make a clear case for red, ora...